Best Private Schools in England

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Abbey College Manchester

M2 4WG

Independent · Primary · Ages 14–23

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Pupils155

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Abbey Gate College

Chester, CH3 6EN

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18

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Pupils464

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Abbot's Hill School

Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RP

Independent · Primary · Ages 0–16

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Pupils423

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Abbotsholme School

Uttoxeter, ST14 5BS

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–20

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Pupils220

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Aberdour Preparatory School

KT20 6AJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

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Pupils330

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Abingdon House School

London, NW1 6LG

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–19

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Pupils107

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Abingdon School

Abingdon, OX14 1DE

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19

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Pupils1,266

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Acacia School

Lincoln, LN3 5AL

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19

Ackworth School

West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19

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Pupils429

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ACS Cobham International School

Cobham, KT11 1BL

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18

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Pupils1,267

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ACS Egham International School

Egham, TW20 0HS

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18

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Pupils488

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ACS Hillingdon International School

Uxbridge, UB10 0BE

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19

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Pupils494

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Adcote School for Girls

Shrewsbury, SY4 2JY

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18 · Girls

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Pupils197

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Adventure Wellbeing School

Northwich, CW9 7TN

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11

Agricultural and Rural Centre

Stockport, SK6 4BA

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–17

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Pupils15

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AKS Lytham

Lytham St Annes, FY8 1DT

Independent · Primary · Ages 0–19

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Pupils792

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Aldenham School

Elstree, WD6 3AJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19

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Pupils841

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Alderley Edge School for Girls

Alderley Edge, SK9 7QE

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18 · Girls

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Pupils379

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Aldro

GU8 6AS

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–13

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Pupils222

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Aldwickbury School

AL5 1AD

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13

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Pupils368

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Alleyn Court Preparatory School

Southend-On-Sea, SS3 0PW

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

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Pupils244

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Alleyn's Oakfield

SE21 8HP

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

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Pupils215

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Alleyn's School

London, SE22 8SU

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18

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Pupils1,453

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All Hallows School

Shepton Mallet, BA4 4SF

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13

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Pupils248

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are in England?

There are 2,518 private schools in England, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

What are the best private schools in England?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked private schools in England include Abbey College Manchester, Abbey Gate College, and Abbot's Hill School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How are private schools in England ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

How much do private schools in England cost?

Fees for private schools in England vary by school and age group. Day school fees typically range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year, while boarding fees can exceed £30,000. Individual school pages on Eduscope include fee information where available.

Best Private Schools in England

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Abbey College Manchester

Abbey Gate College

Abbot's Hill School

Abbotsholme School

Aberdour Preparatory School

Abingdon House School

Abingdon School

Acacia School

Ackworth School

ACS Cobham International School

ACS Egham International School

ACS Hillingdon International School

Adcote School for Girls

Adventure Wellbeing School

Agricultural and Rural Centre

AKS Lytham

Aldenham School

Alderley Edge School for Girls

Aldro

Aldwickbury School

Alleyn Court Preparatory School

Alleyn's Oakfield

Alleyn's School

All Hallows School

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are in England?

What are the best private schools in England?

How are private schools in England ranked on Eduscope?

How much do private schools in England cost?